The Long Island Sound Swim, now in its 27th year, continues to be the largest of all the SAA events. We have our signature open water swim along with eight pool swim options throughout July and August. Our open water course takes us from Larchmont Yacht Club start to Larchmont Shore Club finish, making our way along the shore. We welcome all those new and returning SAA swimmers to take part in the 10K, 5K or 2K swim options. Thank you for helping us “Make Waves to Fight Cancer."

The Long Island Sound Swim has been raising money for cancer research, prevention and treatment since 1992. It was, and still is, dedicated to the memory of Kathy Webers - forever in our hearts. In our first year, we had 35 swimmers and raised $15,000. In 2018, we had over 900 swimmers and raised $1,100,000. Due to our faithful swimmers, dedicated volunteers, and generous donors, Long Island Sound has become one of the most distinguished open water swims in the country. Please join us as we swim into our 27th year in 2019.

If you have any questions about SAA - Long Island Sound, please contact Tony Sibio.

OPEN WATER EVENT DETAILS

SWIMMER REQUIREMENTS

5K Swimmers: $500 General Fundraising Requirement

14-16 years old: must have LIS committee approval.

12-14 years old: all parents and legal guardians of our young swimmers must agree to swim along side for the duration of the swim. If the parent or guardian is not participating in the event, he/she agrees to have another qualified adult, whom they shall specify on swim day, swim along side his/her child for the swim duration.

2K Swimmers: $500 General Fundraising Requirement

Children under 12: all parents and legal guardians of our youngest swimmers must agree to swim along side for the swim duration. If the parent or guardian is not participating in the event, he/she agrees to have another qualified adult, whom they shall specify on swim day, swim along side his/her child for the swim duration.

10K Swimmers: $5,000 fundraising minimum:

Must be 18 years or older, have previously completed a LIS 5K swim, and have LIS committee approval.

Swim as an Individual, or on a Team:

A person may elect to swim alone, or be part of a team. Teams are friends and family that participate in a swim(s) together as a group, often times, in honor or in memory of an individual. Teams must have at least 5 swimmers and raise at least $5,000 - each additional member must raise $500. A swimmer may be part of a team, no matter in which venue they elect to swim. Online registration will close 48 hours prior to the swim! Event day registration may still be available if space permits.

Wetsuit Rentals and Purchases:

Sound water temperatures can vary. Wetsuits are not mandatory, but strongly recommended.

Waiver:

If this is your first time participating or if you just need some tips to be a better fundraiser, click here. It will walk you through the participant center and teach you how to email donors, share on social media sites and download the fundraising app.

You may support the swimmer of your choice by making an online donation. Or you may send a check, payable to Swim Across America, to the address below:

Swim Across America
PO Box 217
Larchmont, NY 10538

Make sure to include a note with the name of the swimmer you are supporting.

Course Map

Logistics

Transportation and Parking

For those arriving by train, a car will be at the Larchmont Train Station to provide swimmer transportation to LYC. Buses will provide transportation be available between both clubs to and the train station.

Parking is limited at both Larchmont Clubs. It is recommended that all non-swimmers attending the Larchmont Clubs park at the Larchmont Train Station - NYC South bound Side. Buses will be provided for free transportation to the Larchmont Clubs and back.

Schedule

For safety purposes, if you do not sign in, you can't swim. Period. If you swim without signing in, you will never swim at this event again.

Swim bags - bring them as you walk from the Pandemonium to the Junior Club House towards the work docks, please load your own bag onto our truck; we will transfer it to the finish area at the Shore Club.

You will be assisted by our welcome team as you come out of the water.

Boat and Kayak support are lined up to keep you on course and keep you safe.

Spot your support. Know where your closest kayaker is located, just in case you need assistance. Take off your cap and wave it in the air, and a boater or kayaker will tend to your needs.

Listen to the safety staff. Listen to kayakers, boaters or safety directors. They will keep you on course. To keep the swim moving, they might pick you up completely or move you forward.

If you do not follow the safety staff directions, you might not be able to participate in future swims.

Check-Out: all swimmers MUST check out. This is a mandatory safety regulation! Whether you finish the swim or not, you need to check out!

Brunch: Provided post swim for each swimmer, boater, kayaker & land volunteer. Brunch tickets may be purchased for guests. Teams are recognized during the brunch. A facsimile check is presented to the beneficiaries. Shower and changing facilities provided at Larchmont Shore Club.

Swim Across America makes swimmer safety the most important component of all our swimming events. A Safety Director is responsible for coordinating all activities within an event, and works closely with the local Fire, Police and EMT's to ensure swimmer safety. We will have a number of lifeguards, safety kayakers and safety boats out on the course with us to ensure swimmer safety at all times. All boats are able to communicate via both hand held and ship to shore radios. All swimmers are required to follow specific procedures to participate in the event. These procedures are designed to protect swimmers from injury and will be enforced by the Safety Director.

Westchester Country Club Pool Swim

Chappaqua S&T Club Pool Swim

NYAC Travers Island Pool Swim

Orienta Beach Club Pool Swim

Orienta Beach Club
Date: TBA

Coveleigh Club Pool Swim

Coveleigh Club
Date: TBA

Lakeside Field Club Pool Swim

Lakeside Field Club
Date: TBA

Lake Isle Club Pool Swim

Lake Isle Club
Date: TBA

Start A Pool Swim

Interested in raising money for SAA - Long Island Sound, but not sure you're ready for the open water? Why not start a pool swim? Gather together your family, friends or team for a day at the pool. Contact Tony Sibio by email or by phone at (914) 319-2970 to learn more!

The Cancer Support Team is a local home health care agency located in Mamaroneck, NY. They provide many services to cancer patients and their families.

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Interested in being a SAA - Long Island Sound sponsor?

Sponsors who support Swim Across America are the backbone of our events and we offer a number of opportunities to get involved. You may choose to honor or remember a swimmer, advertise your business, or honor the swim itself. Swim Across America is a qualified 501(c)(3) organization, and donations are tax deductible as allowable by law.

The Long Island Sound Swim started in Larchmont, New York in 1992 at the Larchmont Yacht Club with a 4-mile swim. It was, and still is, dedicated to the memory of Mrs. Kathy Webers, who along with family and friends courageously battled cancer for over a year. Our first year we had 35 swimmers and raised $15,000.

1994: Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center (NYC) renamed one of its highest priority labs in honor of Swim Across America. It was also the first year that the swim's course ended at the Larchmont Shore Club, where a celebratory brunch was held.

1996: Without a swim in 1996, the LIS Committee reformed; in addition to the 4-mile swim added the 1- mile swim. Cancer Support Team and Children's Hospital of New York-Presbyterian at Columbia University Medical Center were added as additional beneficiaries.

1999: The Orienta Beach Club Pool 1/2 and 1-mile swims were added to provide for a less intense swim option to those who wanted to participate and support LIS events.

2003: A 6 mile swim was added to our open water swim for those who wanted to raise the bar on their swimming and fundraising capabilities.

2005: NYAC Travers Island Pool Swim was added to our events and we broke the $1 million fundraising mark.

2011: The Swim Across America lab at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center announced their development of an FDA-approved revolutionary new drug to treat advanced skin cancer. We added more pool swims, introduced the "pool crawl" and raised over $1,245,000.

2017: Marked our 25th year raising money to fight cancer through research and patient care.

2018: We will celebrate our 26th year of fighting cancer in the Long Island Sound.

Click here to view the SAA - Long Island Sound archive of photos, videos and flyers.